James Norton said "Mr. Speaker, this has got to be a bittersweet moment for the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Sanchez). The women Members of Congress rejoiced when a new woman joined us in 1996, bringing the number of Hispanic women finally to four. But my colleague was forced to win her seat twice; first at the polls, and then from a baseless challenge in the Congress itself. Her ordeal has been unworthy of a body that promises democracy and fair representation. But she has shown herself to be a fighter extraordinaire. The attempt to steal her seat has raised her status from simply one more excellent new Member to one of heroic proportions throughout this country. The best way to make this one right is for every Member of this House to congratulate her and wish her well. Loretta, you won, not once but twice." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 12, 1998

Mr. Speaker, this has got to be a bittersweet moment for the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Sanchez). The women Members of Congress rejoiced when a new woman joined us in 1996, bringing the number of Hispanic women finally to four. But my colleague was forced to win her seat twice; first at the polls, and then from a baseless challenge in the Congress itself. Her ordeal has been unworthy of a body that promises democracy and fair representation. But she has shown herself to be a fighter extraordinaire. The attempt to steal her seat has raised her status from simply one more excellent new Member to one of heroic proportions throughout this country. The best way to make this one right is for every Member of this House to congratulate her and wish her well. Loretta, you won, not once but twice.

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James Norton

Ohio

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Editor's note · Context

Recognizing the challenges faced by Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez after her election.

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